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March 21, 1991 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Jcb Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

PULLING A SHUTTLE CAR OUT FROM BEHIND MIENR TO MAKE REPAIRS. THE HOOK CAME LOSOE STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN FACE. THIS CAUSED LACERATIONS ABOVE AND BELOW RIGHT AND FRACTURES OF THE CHECK BONE.

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